Universal Traffic Recorder vs RaceChip+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Traffic Recorder
This app allows you to manage your car's dashcam. View live footage, organize recorded data, locate your vehicle, and customize recorder settings. Requires a Wi-Fi connection to your dashcam.
- Live viewing
- Data management
- Car finder function
- Adjust recorder settings
- Wi-Fi connection management
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The Audi Universal Traffic Recorder App (“UTR App”) is only for use in combination with the Universal Traffic Recorder (“UTR/Dashcam”) of Audi Genuine Accessories. Its capabilities include live viewing, data management, a car finder function and being able to adjust the recorder‘s settings. All functions of the Audi UTR app require a Wi-Fi connection between the Universal Traffic Recorder and your smartphone.
RaceChip+
Control chip tuning and throttle tuning for your car with this app. Fine-tune settings to match your car's specifics and driving style, with easy access to Eco, Sport, and Race modes. Experience enhanced performance with RaceChip tuning chips.
- Chip tuning control
- Throttle tuning control
- Customizable driving modes (Eco, Sport, Race)
- Real-time software updates
- Product support
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Control chip tuning and throttle tuning with one app and fine tune the respective settings to perfectly match your car's specifics and your personal driving style. Map these settings to three easy to the access driving modes Eco, Sport and Race. Download the free RaceChip app now and experience your car on a whole new level with our RaceChip tuning chips RS, GTS or GTS Black and throttle tuning RaceChip XLR. RaceChip products are available for numerous cars in our online shop (see www.racechip.com). The RaceChip app not only allows for a new driving experience but also sets the standard in product support. Updates for your car's tuning configuration and the tuning chip's software will be available instantaneously through the app. Get your RaceChip now and experience real power. RaceChip - Performance tuning made in Germany
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RaceChip+ at 3.1 against Universal Traffic Recorder's 1.4. RaceChip+ also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Universal Traffic Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RaceChip+ holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Universal Traffic Recorder's written reviews are positive against 38% of RaceChip+'s.
Universal Traffic Recorder ships an update every 5 months, RaceChip+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Universal Traffic Recorder | RaceChip+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (33 ratings) | 3.1 (81 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.4% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 81 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AUDI AG | RaceChip |
Customer experience
Universal Traffic Recorder
RaceChip+
Bugs and requests
Universal Traffic Recorder
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to view recorded videos
- App unable to connect to dashcam WiFi
- Firmware updates cause app to stop working
- Incorrect speed/time displayed on recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to export/share recorded videos
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Add more language options beyond just German/English
- Enhance video quality and recording features
RaceChip+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Traffic Recorder
No in-app purchases
RaceChip+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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